Private foundation · EIN 34-6623853 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert E Johnston Trust Ua 6857006400

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $71K total, median $7,068.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$71K
Median grant
$7,068
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wellsville Historical SocietyWellsville, OHGeneral$11K
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Attn Planned Giving DeptRye Brook, NYGeneral$7,068
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Attn MS Lane MaloneDenver, COGeneral$7,068
Salvation Army Major Gary HauptAlexandria, VAGeneral$7,068
Presbyterian Church Foundation Attn Outside TrustJeffersonville, INGeneral$7,068
American Cancer Society Attn Keisha White Probate Trust MgmOklahoma City, OKGeneral$7,068
American Red Cross Attt Bonnie RamseyWashington, DCGeneral$7,068
Wvu Foundation Inc Attn Adam HellerMorgantown, WVGeneral$7,068
Riverside Presbyterian Church Attn TrusteesWellsville, OHGeneral$3,534
E Liverpool Carnegie LibraryEast Liverpool, OHGeneral$3,534
Wellsville Carnegie LibraryWellsville, OHGeneral$3,534

By state: Ohio 4 · New York 1 · Colorado 1 · Virginia 1 · Indiana 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Robert E Johnston Trust Ua 6857006400 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jpmorgan Chase Bank, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert E Johnston Trust Ua 6857006400 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Robert E Johnston Trust Ua 6857006400 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $71K across 11 grants, a median of $7,068.

Where does Robert E Johnston Trust Ua 6857006400 give?

Ohio (4 grants), New York (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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